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Marie Rudden @mrudden.bsky.social · 8h

The Two Section Twos
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The Protection Against Racial Gerrymandering in Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is Constitutional. Just Read Section 2 of the 14th Amendment.

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Marie Rudden @mrudden.bsky.social · 8h

Jack Smith Speaks
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Jack Smith Speaks

You have choices about where you get your news and analysis.

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Marie Rudden @mrudden.bsky.social · 10h

U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says

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Marie Rudden @mrudden.bsky.social · 10h

Bombshell report reveals leaked GOP chat filled with racist jokes and rape fantasies

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Bombshell report reveals leaked GOP chat filled with racist jokes and rape fantasies

A treasure trove of leaked Telegram chats among the leadership of the Young Republicans exposed a mixture of racist comments, rape fantasies, and suggestions on how to drive their opponents to suicide...

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Marie Rudden @mrudden.bsky.social · 10h

'Literally every claim was false': DHS official busted for lying about teen's ICE arrest

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'Literally every claim was false': DHS official busted for lying about teen's ICE arrest

A Department of Homeland Security official was busted for lying about a teenage girl's violent arrest by federal agents.DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin claimed video of the arrest Friday act...

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Marie Rudden @mrudden.bsky.social · 10h

Judge Delivers Trump an Early Blow in Revenge Crusade Against Comey newrepublic.com/post/201737/... via @newrepublic.com

Judge Delivers Trump an Early Blow in Revenge Crusade Against Comey

James Comey’s fight against Donald Trump is off to a strong start.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 1d

THIS: 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 19h

If Mike Johnson is refusing to call the House back into session during the shutdown, then we’ll do the work right here the Bronx.

The New York Essential plan is being eliminated entirely next year due to the GOP healthcare cuts. People’s lives are at stake.

And that’s why we’re fighting back.

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Marie Rudden @mrudden.bsky.social · 17h

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Federal Agents Deploy Tear Gas In Albany Park As Neighbors Block Immigration Arrest

It is the latest use of chemical irritants deployed by agents in neighborhoods. The incident was also the latest example of increased neighbor resistance to immigration enforcement in Chicago.

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Marie Rudden @mrudden.bsky.social · 22h

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Stephen Miller's radically bogus idea of "plenary authority"

This is not how the Constitution works.

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Marie Rudden @mrudden.bsky.social · 22h

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Quid Pro Presidency

Nations that have bestowed lavish gifts to President Trump — or enriched Trump and his family by striking business deals with Trump-connected companies — have later received extraordinary benefits fro...

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Marie Rudden @mrudden.bsky.social · 22h

'Confused' Trump told to sit back down amid attempt to speak out of turn: report

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'Confused' Trump told to sit back down amid attempt to speak out of turn: report

President Donald Trump seemed confused at the Israeli parliament on Monday, where he was slated to give a speech celebrating the release of the 20 surviving hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, re...

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Ephlam @josephlm.bsky.social · 11d

Loket CZ

#forestfriday #classicmono #photography

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Ephlam @josephlm.bsky.social · 7d

Forgotten ...

#cemetery #classicmono #photography

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Ephlam @josephlm.bsky.social · 4d

Night walk

#BlueSkyArtShow #Glow

#streetphotography #classicmono

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The Volatile Mermaid @ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t understand why we need a “Columbus Day” when this country celebrates incompetent white men failing up and taking what isn’t theirs all year round.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 2d

On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

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Kittykity❤️🤍 @kitykittycats.bsky.social · 5d

I think Lunor’s eyes could light up a night 😀😂

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Kittykity❤️🤍 @kitykittycats.bsky.social · 2d

Dreaming of snacks and sunshine ☀️
#cats

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ivy @askylitocean.bsky.social · 4d

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

"Authoritarianism, it's a cancer. The symptoms are here, today... We thought it couldn't happen here... and now the disease is growing, metastasizing in America. But there is a cure—it requires you. On October 18, Americans will stand up, peacefully, for what makes America, America." nokings.org

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In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · 2d

Steve is leading the morning meeting with confidence and absolutely no plan.

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Elizabeth Sofia 💙🐈🐶🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 @skippjon1.bsky.social · 2d

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